eccsmk
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| posted on 21/1/08 at 05:51 PM |
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warning about lifting
over the 6 months of my build i've been struggling with lifting the chassis and engine etc,
couldn't be bothered to use the engine crane or the jacks just thought it would be quicker to struggle by hand
im not sure if it is a direct result of doing this but im now off work and going in to hospital tomorrow for a hernia op.
now my old man says told you so
thank you for reading
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SeaBass
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| posted on 21/1/08 at 05:53 PM |
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Ouch. What were the symptoms?
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eccsmk
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| posted on 21/1/08 at 05:55 PM |
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well i noticed a stinging pain in my groin whilst lifting a few times but over the last few days i was unable to move all i can say is agony
so please be careful people
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Macbeast
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| posted on 21/1/08 at 05:57 PM |
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Been there, done that, except it was a porcelain sink and a worktop in my kitchen refurb. I could have waited for my son to get back from work but-
"no it'll be ok, I'll manage"
At least it gives me something to cast up to the wife when needed.
Best of luck and take it easy afterwards for a while.
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BenB
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| posted on 21/1/08 at 06:01 PM |
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Get well soon!!! Painful 
I read an article in Practical Classics about someone who kept on lugging bits of a two seater sports car about.
One paragraph casually began "After leaving hospital for my third hernia repair operation"....
Sadly he wasn't joking....
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eccsmk
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| posted on 21/1/08 at 06:05 PM |
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i think this will make me take a little more care.
i think the worst bit was when the doctor said ill have a go at putting it back
that did bring tears to my eyes
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graememk
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| posted on 21/1/08 at 06:08 PM |
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i thought i had one the other week but the doctor told me to stop drinking and i've been fine since.
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jacko
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| posted on 21/1/08 at 07:07 PM |
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Same thing i am going for a scan next month
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Howlor
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| posted on 21/1/08 at 07:34 PM |
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Yet another reason to go BEC! 
Although I am joking, seriously I am sure it is very painful. Take it easy pal.
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jos
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| posted on 21/1/08 at 07:35 PM |
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what engine was it??
.: Motorsport / motor racing circuit / track wall art Apex Traxs :.
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joolsmi16
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| posted on 21/1/08 at 07:36 PM |
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lifting
Did myself in lifting a rover t16 engine off from a couriers lorry as the tail lift was faulty!! 200kg easier down than up though!
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 21/1/08 at 07:48 PM |
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Its a choice between hydraulics or sorebollocks
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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pewe
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| posted on 21/1/08 at 10:01 PM |
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When the consultant says "No lifting for three months and take it easy for 6" he means it! Majority of second visits are to re-do thems
who haven't taken the advice first time.
You have been warned!
ATB, Pewe 
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Delinquent
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| posted on 22/1/08 at 09:01 AM |
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If it's any conciliation, be thankful it was just a hernia - I've been off work for around 10 weeks now after a disc prolapsed in my neck,
which is thought likely to have been down to some lifting - Looks like I've permanently lost all feeling and most use in my thumb (better than a
few weeks back when it was looking like the whole arm!)
Got another week or so of total rest before more tests to decide if they are going to replace a bit of my neck with some metalwork. If I've
dodged that then just a few months physio instead...
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viatron
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| posted on 22/1/08 at 09:56 AM |
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had nearly six months of pain last year when i ripped a muscle in my back, ended up having to hav injections into my back. Was helping lift a zetec
lump into the back of my van....beeee careful!
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turbodisplay
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| posted on 22/1/08 at 10:35 AM |
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I always make sure I use a weight lifting belt when lifting. It keeps your insides in the stomache, and your back supported.
For a £10 its worth having one.
Darren
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NOTE:This user is registered as a LocostBuilders trader and may offer commercial services to other users
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Juicie
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| posted on 23/1/08 at 12:30 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Delinquent
If it's any conciliation, be thankful it was just a hernia - I've been off work for around 10 weeks now after a disc prolapsed in my neck,
which is thought likely to have been down to some lifting - Looks like I've permanently lost all feeling and most use in my thumb (better than a
few weeks back when it was looking like the whole arm!)
Got another week or so of total rest before more tests to decide if they are going to replace a bit of my neck with some metalwork. If I've
dodged that then just a few months physio instead...
Delinquent, I like the design of the car in your avatar! Do you hove some pics or information about it?
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Delinquent
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| posted on 23/1/08 at 02:22 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Juicie
quote:
Originally posted by Delinquent
If it's any conciliation, be thankful it was just a hernia - I've been off work for around 10 weeks now after a disc prolapsed in my neck,
which is thought likely to have been down to some lifting - Looks like I've permanently lost all feeling and most use in my thumb (better than a
few weeks back when it was looking like the whole arm!)
Got another week or so of total rest before more tests to decide if they are going to replace a bit of my neck with some metalwork. If I've
dodged that then just a few months physio instead...
Delinquent, I like the design of the car in your avatar! Do you hove some pics or information about it?
Cheers 
It's my own design, which I'll be starting building work on soon. It's a 3 seater (driver mid) mid engined, which is supposed to be
in a carbon monocoque - though that's proving to be a bit problematic at the moment!
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eccsmk
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| posted on 24/1/08 at 11:45 PM |
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i am in agony!!!!!!
got to go back soon as they have found another previously missed
can anyone recomment any pain killers?
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Macbeast
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| posted on 25/1/08 at 08:58 AM |
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When I had mine done hospital gave me 600 mg Neurophen. But I suppose 3 x 200 mg would be the same. Don't take neurophen if you're
asthmatic - some danger of reaction.
I had pain for about 3 days, thereafter just when using stomach muscles - eg getting out of bed. You soon develop techniques for avoiding use of
them.
Bugger about having to go back tho.
I also found I didn't crap for about a week and when I did I pressed a folded towel to the stomach to avoid pain. Chemist will give you
something to "ease the digestive transit" as they so delicately say on TV - Lacteol I think.
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eccsmk
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| posted on 25/1/08 at 04:33 PM |
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aah pain relief heaven
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